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19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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#13004043

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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#13004045

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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#13004047

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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#13004048

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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#13004050

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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#13004051

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees scatter Sat-bij, a sacred mix of seven seeds, around the Shivalinga at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, as part of the Bala Chaturdashi rituals performed in memory of departed loved ones. Later in the day, devotees also float oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the temple premises, symbolizing prayers for peace and liberation of the souls of their ancestors.

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#13004159

19 November 2025

A monkey eats the sacred grains, Satbeej, a mixture of seven grains, spread by Hindu devotees along the trail of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during the Bala Chaturdashi festival, a Hindu festival to give salvation to departed souls. The seven grains, also called Satbeej, include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath Temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath Temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way.

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#13004136

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga.

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#13004139

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga.

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#13004140

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga.

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#13004141

19 November 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees float live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga.

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#13004142

19 November 2025

A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga.

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19 November 2025

A Nepali Hindu devotee floats live oil-fed lamps in the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 19, 2025, during Bala Chaturdashi, a festival to give salvation to departed souls. In remembrance of beloved ones, Nepali Hindu devotees offer oil-fed lamps into the Bagmati River flowing through the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the day of Bala Chaturdashi. The live lamps float on the river, which is believed to lighten the world of departed souls in their afterlife. Devotees remain awake throughout the night, camping on the edge of the Bagmati River facing the Pashupatinath Temple. Rituals for Bala Chaturdashi start from Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Mangsir (8th month according to the Nepali calendar). Devotees who observe this ritual maintain strict fasting, with only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs, and other food items that are said to be impure. In the evening, they reach the Pashupatinath temple or shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and chant hymns and prayers to Lord Shiva all night long. They light ''Akhanda Jyoti'' in the name of the deceased souls of their families. The next morning, Marga Krishna Chaturdashi, they take a holy bath and start their journey around the Pashupatinath temple premises, spreading seven kinds of grains along the way. The seven grains (also called Satbeej) include dhaan (rice), jau (barley), til (sesame), gahun (wheat), chana (chickpeas), makai (maize), and kaguno (foxtail millet). Devotees walk along Kailash-Suryaghat-Gaurighat-Aryaghat-Guhyeshwari-Mrigasthali-Bishworup-Kirateshwar-108 Shivalinga.

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